FG Made 4 Emergency Cholera Vaccine Requests - WHO
As Nigeria battles a worsening cholera outbreak with over 22,000 cases, the FG sought emergency vaccine allocations four times. Learn about the global response and impact.
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Common Sweetener Sorbitol Linked to Liver Disease
New research reveals sorbitol, a common sweetener in sugar-free gum and drinks, may trigger deadly liver disease by disrupting gut bacteria. Learn the risks.
Lions Club supports Hansen's disease settlers in Ogun
Sagamu Metropolitan Lions Club provided food and supplies to Oke-Eriwo Hansen Disease Settlement during World Service Day. The humanitarian visit addressed critical needs of residents.
Naira Strengthens to N1,441/$ Amid CBN Policy Hold
Naira appreciates to N1,441/$ following CBN's decision to maintain MPR at 27%. Analysis of monetary policy impacts on currency stability and inflation control. Read more.
Health Ministry Debunks False 86% HIV Claim in PH
Federal Ministry of Health dismisses viral 86% HIV prevalence report for Port Harcourt as false. Officials confirm no Nigerian state has rates near this figure. Get verified data from official sources.
FG Tasks Quantity Surveyors on Infrastructure Cost Control
Federal Government charges quantity surveyors to eliminate project wastage and inflated costs through strict cost management and value optimization in national infrastructure delivery.
National Assembly Advances Sickle Cell Disease Bill
Senator Sunday Marshall Katung sponsors crucial bill to address Nigeria's sickle cell crisis. The legislation aims to establish treatment centers and promote local drug production to save lives.
Nwachukwu: 1999 Constitution Holding Nigeria Hostage
Former Foreign Affairs Minister Gen. Ike Nwachukwu (rtd) demands Nigeria's restructuring & full resource control for development. He insists the 1999 constitution stifles growth.
GIS Day 2025: Nigerian Experts Push Health Tech Collaboration
Health experts at Nigeria's 2025 World GIS Day emphasized innovative collaboration using Geographic Information Systems to advance health equity and disease eradication across Africa.
MSF expands diphtheria response in Northern Nigeria
Médecins Sans Frontières escalates diphtheria intervention across Borno, Kano, and Bauchi states amid rising cases. Learn how the health crisis is unfolding and what's needed to contain it.
Terminally ill woman, 25, chooses assisted dying
Annaliese Holland, 25, ends lifelong suffering from rare autoimmune disease through voluntary assisted dying. Her courageous story highlights end-of-life choices.
Akiolu Seeks Probe of Security Aiding Arms Proliferation
Oba of Lagos, Rilwan Akiolu, has urged the new zonal commander for small arms control to investigate security personnel complicit in the spread of illegal weapons in Southwest Nigeria.
Do Alec and Kaleb Get Paid for Shriners Commercials?
Discover the truth about Alec Cabacungan and Kaleb-Wolf De Melo Torres' earnings from charity commercials and their impressive net worth in 2025. Learn about their inspiring journey with Osteogenesis Imperfecta.
Sokoto Records 8 Dengue Fever Cases
Sokoto State confirms 8 Dengue fever cases. Health officials urge vigilance, proper case management, and community action to eliminate mosquito breeding sites.
FCT EXCO Approves Abuja Waste & Traffic Contracts
FCT Executive Council has approved new contracts for improved waste management and traffic control in Abuja. Changes begin November 17. Read details.
Wike clashes with soldiers over Abuja land dispute
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike condemns military takeover of disputed land in Abuja, vows to enforce development laws despite intimidation. Read full details.
US Travel Chaos: Shutdown Threatens Mass Flight Cancellations
Potential US government shutdown could trigger aviation crisis with thousands of flight cancellations and travel disruptions affecting millions of passengers.
Gov Bago Commissions SON Office in Niger State
Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago has officially commissioned the new Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) office complex in Minna, marking a significant milestone in the state's economic development and consumer protection efforts.
Cholera Outbreak Kills 10 in Adamawa
A deadly cholera outbreak has struck Adamawa State, claiming 10 lives and hospitalizing dozens. Health authorities race against time to contain the spread as communities face water contamination crisis.
Gum Disease Linked to Higher Brain Damage Risk
Groundbreaking Nigerian research reveals how poor oral health could be damaging your brain. Find out why your dentist visits might be more crucial than you thought.
Lagos 24-Hour Traffic Control for Festive Season
Lagos State Government launches round-the-clock traffic management ahead of Christmas and New Year. Discover how new measures will ease gridlock across major corridors.
NDLEA Busts Fake Medicinal Cannabis Ring, Arrests Kingpin
Nigeria's drug enforcement agency exposes dangerous fake medicinal cannabis operation, seizes massive consignment and arrests mastermind in major nationwide crackdown.
Nigeria's Security Crossroads: Vigilantes vs Arms Control
Explore Nigeria's critical security dilemma as communities arm vigilante groups against rising banditry while government faces arms proliferation concerns. Can security and control coexist?
How Nigerian Celebrities Handle Public Scandals
Discover the evolving crisis management strategies of Nigerian celebrities facing public backlash - from emotional apologies to strategic silence and calculated social media moves.
AI Invasion: Nigerian Game Developers Sound Alarm
Nigerian video game creators express serious concerns as artificial intelligence begins reshaping the gaming landscape, threatening jobs and creative autonomy in the industry.
Maldives Bans Smoking for Generation Born After 2025
The Maldives government announces groundbreaking legislation that will permanently ban smoking for an entire generation in a bold public health move.
Pulmonary Hypertension: Nigeria's Silent Killer
Pulmonary hypertension is silently claiming lives across Nigeria while remaining largely undiagnosed. Discover the urgent need for specialized treatment and awareness in this health crisis.
JetBlue Plane Plunges: 15 Injured, Pilot Mayday Call
Chaos erupted aboard a JetBlue flight when the aircraft suddenly lost altitude over the US, leaving 15 passengers injured while air traffic control recorded the pilot's urgent pleas for assistance.
Trump Orders Nuclear Tests - Global Tensions Rise
Former President Donald Trump's surprise directive for nuclear weapons testing rattles international community, sparking fears of renewed arms race and diplomatic fallout.
Trump Scraps Nuclear Deal After Putin's Missile Strike
Former US President Donald Trump cancels crucial nuclear weapons control agreement with Russia following Putin's deployment of intermediate-range missile in Ukraine conflict.
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